Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex syndrome that developed in patients with chronic liver disease of various aetiologies characterized by the acute deterioration of liver function and high short-term mortality. To date, few global cohorts encompassing all aetiologies have been established to develop unified diagnostic criteria for ACLF. Different international consortia have proposed varying definitions of ACLF based on regional cohorts with specific aetiologies, resulting i...

On September 10, a delegation from the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui, visited Zhejiang University to strengthen academic and research ties.The delegation was warmly received by FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, along with representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the International College, and the Institute for Advanced Technology attended the meeting.During...

Over recent decades, A. baumannii has emerged as a major global hospital-acquired pathogen. Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by this bacterium carry a mortality rate of up to 60% and impose substantial economic burden. Despite its severity, large-scale genomic studies exploring its epidemiological shifts, evolution, and transmission patterns are scarce.The research team led by Professor XIAO Yonghong from the National Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Treatment for...

On September 14, Zhejiang University welcomed its incoming class of graduate students with an opening ceremony held in the main gymnasium at the Zijingang Campus, alongside satellite venues at the Yuquan Campus, the Polytechnic Institute, the Ocean College, the International Campus, and the School of Software Technology.University leaders, renowned scholars, and distinguished faculty attended the event, including President MA Yanming, Chairman of the University Council REN Shaobo, and several me...

On September 5, Zhejiang University (ZJU) welcomed a delegation from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), led by its president, Professor Tan Tai Yong. The delegation was received by ZHU Hui, Deputy Chairperson of the ZJU Council.In her remarks, ZHU Hui shared ZJU’s recent progress in disciplinary development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and global engagement. She noted the longstanding academic and cultural exchanges between ZJU and Singapore, adding that this year’s 35th ...

A team of scientists led by Dr. CHEN Songcan from the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences at Zhejiang University has discovered that microbes can power their growth by linking two key chemical reactions—sulfide oxidation and iron reduction—processes previously thought to occur only through non-living chemistry.  The study, conducted in collaboration with the University of Vienna (Austria) and the Ningbo Observation and Research Station of the CAS Institute of Urban Environme...

Soil is far more than a medium for crops to anchor their roots take root; it is a vast and intricate living network. Crop health and yield depend not only on above-ground growth, but also on the soil environment and microbial communities surrounding the roots.On August 15, Science published a research article by Professor Prof. XU Jianming and Researcher Prof. HU Lingfei from Zhejiang University, titled “Linalool-triggered plant-soil feedback drives defense adaptation in dense maize planti...

Blood transfusion is the most widely used form of cell therapy. However, global blood supply is under strain due to challenges such as population aging and epidemics. The production of 'artificial blood' using stem cells could open up new sources for blood supply, particularly to meet the demand for rare blood types. Nevertheless, current methods for generating red blood cells from stem cells face bottlenecks, including low maturity (e.g., inefficient enucleation) and difficulties in lar...

On the evening of August 24, Zhejiang University held its Opening Ceremony for the Class of 2029 on Zijingang Campus. With hearts full of hope and determination, the newest generation of ZJUers gathered by Qizhen Lake, dreams in hand, ideals in mind, ready to write the first chapter of their university journey in “Qiushi Garden”. In his keynote address, "Carrying Forward the Spirit of Seeking Truth, Shouldering the Mission of the Times", President MA Yanming reminded students of...

Semiconductor lasers are critical light sources for information technologies, but their fabrication processes are often complicated and costly. There are some solution-processable lasing materials, such as organic, quantum dot and perovskite semiconductors, which can be easily integrated with the mass-produced silicon platforms at low cost. Among these materials, perovskite semiconductors stand out as an exceptional class owing to their ability to achieve surprisingly low threshold lasing under ...